Liverpool’s trip to face Manchester United at Old Trafford is obviously one of the biggest games of the season along with Everton.

But United are that bit different because they’re always a rival challenging where we are and that’s the same again this season.

I’m looking forward to it because I think we’re playing really well, confidence is high and the belief is there.

But you just never know with United. They’re not good to watch but they’re effective. That’s the way it’s been for them all season.

There’s no thrills, there’s nothing spectacular but they get the job done - that’s why they’re in the position they are.

They’re ahead of us in the league, they’ve still got the FA Cup, they’re still in the Champions League.

Jose Mourinho looks on prior to the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on October 14, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Image: Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

As much as people have been writing them off I think it’s been a decent season for them. They’ve progressed from sixth last season under Jose Mourinho.

The criticism has come because of the style of football compared to Man City and how far they are behind their rivals with the money they’ve spent.

I don’t see Jose surprising us with anything tomorrow. He’ll make it as difficult as he can, look to frustrate us for long periods and look to maybe win the game late on with his substitutions.

I don’t see him playing an open game which would play into our hands - only City have really played that way against us - and I think it will be something similar to his approach against City at Old Trafford and us at Anfield. He’ll say ‘try and break us down’ and it can be very difficult and frustrating.

Alexis Sanchez of Manchester United during the Premier League match against Crystal Palace (Image: (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images))

I can see him aiming to win the game in the last 20 minutes and it may be somebody off the bench who does it for him.

United are really strong at home and have only lost to City. It’s such a big game, the home supporters are going to be up for it - like it is at Anfield where we make it difficult for United. Hopefully our players can handle that sort of environment because that’s a strength United have for tomorrow.

In terms of individuals Romelu Lukaku’s got a couple of goals, he’s started to get a bit of momentum in front of goal. His numbers aren’t bad this season, he’s got over 20 goals already.

But I think Alexis Sanchez is the one. It doesn’t look like he’s settled in particularly well but he’s so capable and he’s a match winner.

As uninspiring a start as it’s been to his United career, we need to be mindful of him as a big threat.

It's a game where you need your big performers - van Dijk can be one of them

Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool arrives before the Premier League match between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield on March 3, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

We may see a midfield three of Henderson, Can and Milner from Liverpool to give the protection to the defence and get forward and supply that front three.

Dejan Lovren has a good little partnership going with Virgil van Dijk at the moment, so I’d expect him to start, but the Dutchman’s arrival has helped both him and Joel Matip.

Van Dijk will be fresh from a rest against Porto, and we’ve seen what he’s added to us as a team. Game management has improved and it’s no coincidence that van Dijk is back there.

Virgil van Dijk looks on during the Premier League match between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary's Stadium on February 11, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Image: Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

It’s another game where you need your big players to perform in that tough environment against a big rival and against opposition that can hurt you if you’re not at it.

So I’m looking for another big performance from van Dijk and the defensive unit.

I’m looking forward to the game because of the form of the players, the confidence and the freshness.

The fact we have such a strong squad at the moment, everybody fighting for places and playing well, I’m confident the team Jurgen selects can go out and deliver what would be arguably our best away performance of the season if they can get the three points.

There's no stand out team - we shouldn't fear anyone

Jurgen Klopp with Jordan Henderson showing their appreciation to the fans at the end of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg match between Liverpool and FC Porto (Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

The game against Porto was job done.

It’s not often you have the second leg of a European tie where you’re in such a commanding lead.

It was so comfortable and never really in doubt. The good thing was we didn’t have a really exhausting game with lots of players kept fresh for the massive game this weekend.

But we’re now in the last eight of the Champions League which is absolutely superb and after that first leg and our performances in Europe this season we’re now a team which has every chance of winning it, like other teams.

There’s no stand-out performer in there and no-one to fear.

We’re in there on merit and at the start of the season we’d have all been delighted to get this far.